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September 10, 2025Frontiers in Cellular and Infection MicrobiologyOpen Access

Assessment of knowledge and awareness of monkeypox viral infection in Palestine: a community-based study

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NSNuha El SharifMAMuna Ahmead

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Community-based study reveals low public knowledge about MPXV transmission and prevention in Palestine, highlighting a significant need for education.

Key Points

  • Only 23% of participants showed high knowledge levels about monkeypox, indicating a significant gap in public awareness.
  • Approximately 20% believed MPXV could spread through contaminated surfaces, while 40% recognized close contact as a key transmission mode.
  • Higher knowledge levels were linked to better education and healthcare employment, with p-value < 0.05 indicating significance.
  • Findings call for urgent public education strategies to enhance understanding and preparedness for potential outbreaks.

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Sharif et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f63b210217d64796efdhttps://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2025.1584848
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